In this lesson we will looks at some phrasal verb with the verb 'to run'. Phrasal Verbs are mainly used in speech and informal texts.

1) Run after - To chase/ to Pursue
Example - I ran after the bus but it didn't stop.
Example - The cops ran after the thief.

2) Run around - To run around an area
Example - The kids ran around the neighborhood.
Another meaning for this phrasal verb is - To be very busy doing things.
Example - I spent all day running around trying to find the right things for the party.

3) Run into someone/something - To meet someone unexpectedly
Example - I ran into some old friends at the bar last night.
Another meaning is - to bump into something
Example - I drove off the road and ran into the tree.

4) Run through - Quick review
Example - Let me run through your travel itinerary.
It also means - To quickly rehearse or practice for a performance or presentation.
Example - Lets run through our play before our final performance.

5) Run over - To collide or to knock down someone or something
Example - I almost ran over a dog on the highway last week.
It also means - To go beyond limit .
Example - The meeting ran over by 30 minutes.

6) Run out of - To have none left
Example - We ran out of gas.
Example - We ran out of beer at the party last night.